Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026

The Ultimate Event on Open Innovation

Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026

Join us for Plug and Play Germany Summit 2026 — Europe’s first major AI-focused, cross-industry event hosted by Plug and Play, bringing together corporate innovators, investors, and ecosystem leaders for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and impact.

Why you can’t miss it:

– 350+ invited guests from across industries

– 25+ expert speakers sharing insights on AI, investment, and innovation

– 20+ startups presenting breakthrough solutions

– 5+ industries represented

Summit Agenda – Tackling Europe’s Key AI Challenges in 2026:

– AI Implementation Across Industries: Sharing measurable outcomes and practical impact

– The VC Perspective on AI Investments: Real use cases or the next big bubble?

– Corporate Innovation: Strategies for successful tech adoption within organizations

What to expect:

– Carefully curated speaker lineup featuring top minds from corporates, government, and startups

– Innovative startup showcase including international and German pioneers: Certivity, Blockbrain, Mistral AI, Mercanis, SPARETECH, and many more

– C-level attendees, premium networking, and thought-provoking discussions

– High-level talks, panel discussions, and opportunities to forge meaningful connections

Speaker lineup highlights:

Saeed Amidi, CEO & Founder at Plug and Play

Tobias Gotthardt, Vice Minister, Bavarian State Parliament

Jörn Messner, VP Operations at Lufthansa

Florian Dürr, VP AI and Digital Transformation at Eberspächer Group

Dr. Oliver Duschka, Chief Digital Officer at Konzern Versicherungskammer

Dr. Axel Schell, Chief Technology Officer at Allianz Technology

Luka Baumhauer, Director, New Verticals at Mastercard

Guillaume Bour, Head of Enterprise EMEA at Mistral AI

Julien Pahud, International Patient Success & Innovation Senior Director at Eli Lilly

Jasmina Popovska, Head of Investment at EIT Manufacturing

Corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem enablers—if you want to stay ahead in AI, this is the must-attend event this spring. A full day of technology, collaboration, and impact awaits.

Location: Munich, one of Europe’s fastest-growing AI hubs, at BMW Welt. Explore iconic architecture, staged BMW vehicles, and visionary ideas—all while networking and discovering the latest in AI innovation.

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  • 03/10/2026
    13:00 - 20:00
  • Location BMW Welt
    Am Olympiapark 1 Munich
    Germany

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